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West Virginia Attorney General is seeking qualified individuals to help ensure that the State of West Virginia, State agencies, and other entities receive top-flight legal advice and representation. As the State's law firm, the Office of the Attorney General has a duty to the people of West Virginia to meet the highest professional standards, maintain a commitment to excellence, and zealously serve the public.

Significantly, the success of our Office depends primarily on the dedication and talents of every person who works here. As such, the Attorney General is committed to finding, developing, and retaining the best people. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work and seek to make West Virginia better, join us so that we can build the best law firm in the State.

To apply for any of the positions listed below, please submit a brief cover letter, your resume, salary requirements, a list of references, and any other information you believe would allow our Office to evaluate your application to the following email address: jobs@wvago.gov

All employees of the Office of the Attorney General have access to great benefits, including health insurance and retirement benefits. Unless otherwise specified, all listed positions are in Charleston, West Virginia, and are open until filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer.

Summer Law Clerk: The Office of the West Virginia Attorney General will be hiring a number of law clerks for the summer of 2018. Over the summer, clerks in the Attorney General's Office will rotate through three Divisions within the Office, gaining exposure to many practice areas. Divisions include: Criminal Appellate; Solicitor General; Consumer Protection and Antitrust; Civil Rights; Department of Health and Human Resources; Education, Arts, and State Agencies & Boards; Employee Programs and Workers’ Compensation Defense; and Tax and Revenue, Court of Claims and Transportation. All clerks will have the opportunity to do a rotation in the Office of the Solicitor General, which will include work contributing to the Attorney General’s efforts to combat federal overreach in West Virginia. Past clerks have had the opportunity to work on cutting-edge issues, including litigation in the U.S. Supreme Court. All clerks will live and work in Charleston, West Virginia. The clerkship will be compensated and will run for 12 weeks. Both 2Ls and 1Ls are encouraged to apply. If you are interested, please submit a cover letter indicating the divisions in which you are interested, resume, writing sample, law school transcript, and undergraduate transcript (for 1Ls only) to jobs@wvago.gov with “Summer Law Clerk” in the subject line.

Senior Litigator: The Attorney General is currently seeking an Assistant Attorney General to handle senior litigation. Ideal candidates will have highly accomplished academic and employment credentials with a minimum of six (6) years of litigation experience. Candidates will have superior written and oral communication skills. Successful candidates will be aggressive and focused with the ability to produce a high-quality legal product. Candidates must also have an active WV license or be eligible for admission. Please send your resume and preferred salary range to jobs@wvago.gov with “Senior Litigator” in the subject line.

Assistant Attorney General / Criminal Appeals
The Office of the West Virginia Attorney General currently is seeking attorneys for its Appellate Division. Responsibilities will include briefing and arguing appeals before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and other courts in a variety of matters including, but not limited to, direct criminal appeals. Experience with a judicial clerkship and/or two years of appellate practice are preferred. Candidates must also have an active WV license or be eligible for admission.

To apply, please submit a brief cover letter, your resume, salary requirements, a list of references, writing sample, and any other information you believe would allow our Office to evaluate your application to the following email address: jobs@wvago.gov with “Appellate Attorney” in the subject line.

Investigator:
The Attorney General seeks an Investigator for the Consumer Protection Division. Ideal candidates will have a college degree, extensive law enforcement/investigative background and be computer literate in Microsoft Office and internet research. Candidates without a college degree who have in excess of 15 years of investigative experience will also be considered. Successful candidates must be able to conduct complex investigations and surveillance, research and analyze information to formulate reports, conduct interviews and testify in hearings and at trial.

Please send your resume and preferred salary range to jobs@wvago.gov with “Investigator” in the subject line.

Accounting Clerk:
The Attorney General is currently seeking an Accounting Clerk. This position will work directly with the Purchasing Officer, Controller and CFO to process accounts payable transactions on a daily basis. A successful candidate will be required to work in WV OASIS, resolve vendor problems, process client payments, and perform additional duties as assigned. The location of work will be at the state Capitol Building. Accounting and WV OASIS experience is preferred.

Individuals wishing to apply should send their resume, references, preferred salary range, and any other information by emailed to jobs@wvago.gov with “Accounting Clerk” in the subject line.